Cheesy Smashed Broccoli
Serves 4 | with Crispy Panko Topping- Milk
- Wheat
- Milk
- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Tree nuts
- Triticale
- Mustard
- Soy
- Sesame
- Peanuts
- May contain traces of allergens
- Gluten
Smashed potatoes are great, but have you tried smashed broccoli? Now's your chance! This recipe comes together in half the time of its starchy counterpart and packs just as much flavour, thanks to the crispy panko topping and copious amounts of melted cheddar. Ingredients: Broccoli • Lemon • Panko breadcrumbs (bleached wheat flour, yeast, sugar, salt) (wheat) • Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, bacterial culture, salt, annatto, beta-carotene, calcium chloride, microbial enzyme, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • Garlic salt (salt, garlic powder, silicon dioxide).
Ingredients
454 g
Broccoli
½ cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
8 g
Garlic Salt
(May be present: Milk, Sulphites, Wheat, Tree nuts, Triticale, Mustard, Soy, Sesame, Peanuts)
⅔ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat May be present: Wheat, Gluten)
1 unit(s)
Lemon
Not included in your delivery
2.5 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Before starting, preheat the oven to 450F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Start the recipe when the water is boiling.
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Add broccoli to the boiling water and cook 1-2 min, until bright green.
- Drain broccoli, then transfer to a large parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with 1 1/2 tbsp oil. Season with 1/2 tsp garlic salt, then toss to coat. Arrange broccoli in an even layer.
- To a medium bowl, add 2 1/2 tbsp butter, then microwave until melted. Add panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 tsp garlic salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, then stir to combine.
- Using the bottom of a glass, crush each broccoli piece until flattened.
- Sprinkle panko mixture and cheese over top.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-20 min, until broccoli is crispy and cheese has melted.
- Meanwhile, cut lemon into wedges.
- Remove baking sheet from the oven, then break cheesy broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a serving plate.
- Squeeze a lemon wedge over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Tasty and delicious, though some found it a bit salty; consider reducing the garlic salt for a more balanced taste.
- Ease of prep: Super easy to prepare, offering a fabulous new way to cook broccoli.
- Suggestions: Add more cheese for better coverage; adjust panko amount to preference; boil broccoli longer for easier smashing.
- Texture: Some had trouble achieving crispiness; ensure even oil distribution and proper baking time for best results.
